The average annual wage of the occupations is $133,620 and $64 per hour. 8 vocational programs could be taken for the Fundraising Managers career. Based on BLS data, a total of 31,810 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2025 average tuition over the programs for preparing Fundraising Managers is $9,150. The average length of the programs is 255 hours and the average completion time is 12.50 months.
The following 8 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Fundraising Managers.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication | 32 | $30,712 | - | - | - |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 28 | $12,450 | $125 | 30 Hours | 6.00 Months |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 27 | $31,291 | - | - | - |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 7 | $34,209 | - | - | - |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | 56 | $26,963 | - | - | - |
| Organizational Leadership | 101 | $1,000 | - | - | - |
| Grantsmanship | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 246 | $14,000 | $440 | 480 Hours | 19.00 Months |
The following 17 occupations are related to Fundraising Managers.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | 211K | $258,900 | $124 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,508K | $129,330 | $62 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | 20,630 | $152,620 | $73 |
| Marketing Managers | 369K | $166,410 | $80 |
| Sales Managers | 576K | $157,610 | $76 |
| Public Relations Managers | 72,760 | $159,420 | $77 |
| Financial Managers | 787K | $174,820 | $84 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 167K | $122,010 | $59 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 174K | $83,400 | $40 |
| Management Analysts | 838K | $115,530 | $56 |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | 122K | $62,280 | $30 |
| Fundraisers | 102K | $70,760 | $34 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | 325K | $112,950 | $54 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | 272K | $150,670 | $72 |
| Public Relations Specialists | 276K | $77,720 | $37 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 1,142K | $81,080 | $39 |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | 484K | $73,680 | $35 |
The following 396 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Fundraising Managers. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.